Bartnesses celebrate 50 years

Ole and Sandy Bartness will celebrate 50 years of marriage Oct. 31, 2012. The couple wed Oct. 31, 1962 and had two daughters, Kari Reyes and Kami Wilson. The Bartnesses have four grandchildren, Taylor Daniels, Erik Frenette, Kierra Reyes and Christian Reyes. The couple retired together July 13, 1990 from the State of Alaska. They have operated a fishing charter busiess since 1983 and fish. The couple travel, boat and spend time with family and their dog Oslo at their home in Juneau. They will hold a family gathering to celebrate.